Jenny had no complaint about his toying with the controls. Faster, in her expert opinion, was the best thing in the universe. Well, one of the best things. Up there with Bart and feeling like you belonged and helping people.

"Spent up a regeneration, stole this shuttle, and decided to see the universe myself. Save planets, fight evil, run."

And then there were the things not spoken. Falling in love, for example. Making her own family. Struggling to fit in somewhere. Wanting to be accepted. Those were private goals, goals she wondered if she would ever fully accomplish.

"Befriend dull vampires and make them into fun brother type people instead," Jenny added in as an afterthought, giggling a little as she spoke.